In one-syllable words, there are two ways of spelling the /oi/ sound: oi and oy. Use oi in the middle of a word and oy at the end. This list will help you practise spelling the oi sound in a mixture of oi and oy words.
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boil |
Let the water boil before making tea.
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foil |
Cover the meat with foil to keep it warm.
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soil |
This garden soil is good quality.
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spoil |
Please don't spoil the game by cheating.
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toil |
Toil means to work long and hard.
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coin |
Toss a coin to see who pays the bill.
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join |
Let's all join in the singing.
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loin |
Loin of lamb is a very tender meat.
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joint |
My hip joint is hurting after that long run.
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void |
Void means empty or invalid.
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hoist |
Use a hoist to lift a heavy weight.
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joist |
You need a new joist fitted above that door.
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moist |
This chocolate cake is very moist.
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choice |
There's a choice of four desserts.
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voice |
I've a sore throat and I've lost my voice.
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noise |
Did you hear that strange noise?
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boy |
The new boy in school was named Luke.
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joy |
The baby has brought them great joy.
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toy |
That child has far too many toys.
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Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: oi and oy words (copy)
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: oi and oy words (copy)
Handwriting worksheets: oi and oy words (copy)
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